Herman J. Wechsler papers, 1913-1976

Collection Information

Size: 2 Linear feet

Summary: The papers of art historian and gallery director Herman J. Wechsler measure 2.0 linear feet and date from 1913-1976. The collection primarily documents Wechsler's art historical publications and to a lesser extent the activities of F.A.R. Gallery. Records include business and personal correspondence, drafts of published and unpublished writings, personal business records, printed material, loose scrapbook pages, and photographs of Wechsler and his family.

Biographical/Historical Note

Herman Joel Wechsler (1904-1976) was an art historian and gallery director in New York, New York. Wechsler founded the Fine Arts Reproductions (F.A.R.) Gallery in 1934 which remained in business for the remainder of his life. Wechsler is known for writing An Introduction to Prints and Print Making (published in 1960), French Impressionists (1955), Gods and Goddesses in Art and Legend (1950), and Great Prints and Printmakers (1967). Wechsler died in 1976 and was survived by his wife Rachelle and daughter Antonia.

Provenance

Donated 1977-1981 by Mrs. Herman J. Wechsler, Wechsler's widow.

Language Note

Collection is in English.